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Chapter 181 Fugaku: "Sarutobi Hiruzen, I think you are getting old and confused!"

"I didn't expect that the Hokage-sama would come to greet me personally. I feel really honored."

"Your Excellency the Envoy is joking. It is an honor for an old man like me to meet talented young people like you."

Looking at the full moon in front of him, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled like a chrysanthemum: "Your Excellency the envoy has come from a far distance and is tired from the journey. Please enjoy your time in Konoha for two days!"

The acting Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen greeted the Kirigakure delegation with a big smile on his face.

As the only force in the ninja world that has defeated Konoha on the frontal battlefield and forced Konoha to surrender and pay compensation, Kirigakure has an extremely special position in the ninja world.

The Sunagakure seclusion, the Iwagakure Gokuraku Rebellion, the Konoha Nine-Tails Rebellion, and the Kumogakure defeat and surrender.

Currently, under the leadership of Mizunoe Tsukiyomi, Kirigakure has become the undisputed number one force in the ninja world!

At this special moment in time, if Sarutobi Hiruzen can win over Kirigakure, then it will definitely be of great help to his successor election and suppress the Uchiha clan!

Sarutobi Hiruzen, together with the top Hokage officials, warmly entertained the Kirigakure delegation headed by Mantsuki. Not only did he, as the Hokage, take the initiative to lead Mantsuki and others to experience the customs and culture of Konoha, but he also hosted a banquet for all the Kirigakure people in the Sarutobi clan's residence.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

With a slightly drunken look on his face, Mangetsu said to Sarutobi Hiruzen with a big smile on his face: "Hokage-sama is really enthusiastic, and the people of Konoha are also very hospitable and harmonious. It seems that our cooperation in the future will be very smooth."

"That's for sure. The Feng Shui Alliance and the East-West Water Transfer Project are good things that benefit the country and the people, and are of great benefit to the entire ninja world. Konoha can help a little bit from it, and as the Hokage, I will naturally give my full support."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Hozuki Mangetsu with a smile, but in the corner of the Sarutobi clan's territory, a short figure was staring at Hozuki Mangetsu with bloodshot eyes full of hatred.

This person is Uchiha Itachi!

As someone who personally participated in the Third Ninja World War, although he did not fight against Kirigakure, the trauma that Kirigakure brought to the Konoha Ninjas was greater than that of the other three ninja villages combined.

Higashimatsuyama, Misawabashi, Oamishirasato mining area, Jinnan Town, Kazama and Tani.

During the three wars, the five camps of Konoha facing Kirigakure were all turned into glaciers, and the corpses of countless Konoha ninjas were in them, and have not returned to this day.

Now Kirigakure is actually using force to oppress and force Konoha to join this contract alliance that is extremely harmful to Konoha!

Uchiha Itachi clenched his fists, and the words that Sarutobi Hiruzen said to him echoed in his mind.

"Itachi, our Konoha was weak in the Third War, and in order to fight against Iwagakure and Kumogakure, we were forced to sign an alliance with Kirigakure."

"And now that the war is over, Fugaku has activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and successfully defeated the aggressive Kumogakure."

"We in Konoha finally have the strength to stand up again, but there are some things that have been agreed upon that I cannot refuse just because I want to."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face was full of helplessness and bitterness, which formed a sharp contrast with the smiling and even somewhat flattering Sarutobi Hiruzen in front of him.

Wherever the leaves dance, the fire will never go out. The flames will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout.

For the sake of Konoha, the Sandaime, as the Hokage, could show such an expression, could not care about himself at all, and even completely sacrifice his dignity and face for the entire Konoha.

Little Itachi looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who endured humiliation and kept apologizing to the Kirigakure Ninja with a smile, his fists clenched so hard that they made a sound, and his bloodshot eyes quietly showed a hint of blood at this moment.

Single Magatama Sharingan!

When the most important will of fire in his heart was insulted, this genius young man from the Uchiha clan opened his eyes!

"I won't let you down, Grandpa Hiruzen. I will never let the evil Kirigakure continue to destroy Konoha!"

Itachi murmured to himself, and after a moment, he turned decisively and ran towards the Uchiha base.

He is precocious, but he is also self-aware.

The cooperation agreement between Kirigakure and Konoha was signed a long time ago. Under the current circumstances, even the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen cannot destroy it for various reasons.

But there is one person who, if he shows up, can definitely end this cooperation.

That is his father, the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, the living dance king of Konoha, Uchiha Fugaku!
"Father!"

"Weasel?"

Fugaku, who had just finished a whole day of relief work, returned home. Before he even stepped into his own mansion, the panting Itachi called him.

Fugaku looked at his proudest son with some confusion, then a smile appeared on his face and he picked Itachi up: "Why are you so out of breath? Even if you are training, you should combine work with rest."

"No, father..." Itachi pursed his lips, closed his eyes, and opened them again. A pair of blood-red single-magatama Sharingan quietly turned in his eye sockets.

Looking at those bloodshot eyes, Fugaku froze in place, his eyes full of disbelief and his heart filled with indescribable excitement.

"Itachi, you opened your eyes? When did you open your eyes?!"

"This, this! You really are worthy of being my child, Itachi!"

Fugaku was extremely excited.

For the Uchiha clan, the Sharingan is the best proof of talent.

Although opening one's eyes earlier does not necessarily mean one has stronger talent, but among those who open their eyes early, there has never been a mediocre person in the history of Uchiha!
And Itachi is only six years old now!
Fugaku knew that his child was extremely talented, but wasn't this too talented? He opened his eyes at the age of six. This record had never been seen before even in the thousand-year history of the Uchiha clan!

But soon, Fugaku calmed down.

To open the Sharingan, one needs to go through huge emotional fluctuations, and Fugaku, as the clan leader, is well aware of this.

Could it be that while he was canvassing for votes for disaster relief, something happened to Itachi, who was practicing alone?

"What happened, Itachi?" Fugaku suppressed his excitement, looked at Itachi in front of him and said softly: "If there is anything, you must tell me."

"I……"

Uchiha Itachi took a deep breath and said, "Father, do we have to cooperate with Kirigakure?"

Kirigakure?

Uchiha Fugaku frowned suddenly and looked towards the open space on the side. The elite Uchiha soldiers in the open space immediately transmitted their voices with chakra: "At noon today, the Kirigakure delegation has arrived in Konoha. As for Itachi... the specific situation is unknown. The Copper Fire and Kintoshi who were protecting Itachi were both knocked out by Taijutsu."

After these words were spoken, the solemn look in Fugaku's eyes became even more intense.

Tonghuo and Jintu are both elites of the Uchiha clan, with three magatama and jonin-level strength. To be able to defeat such a person silently, and using physical skills, the person who did it must be a Kage-level strongman.

But who could it be?
Also, why did Itachi suddenly mention Kirigakure? Could it be that...

Uchiha Fugaku did not act rashly, but looked at Itachi.

"Why do you have such an idea, Itachi? We are allies with Kirigakure, right? Cooperation between allies is the most normal thing."

"But, but." Itachi said loudly: "Isn't the so-called alliance between us and Kirigakure forced?!"

"During the Third Shinobi World War, Kirigakure killed so many of our people, and we surrendered to Kirigakure. The compensation has not been paid yet. How can we be considered as allies with them?"

"Besides, this matter is originally between Sand Village and Kirigakure. For us in Konoha, it is basically harmful and has no benefit. Why should we agree to cooperate with them?"

"..."

Faced with his son's questioning, not only did Fugaku look a little dazed, but the Uchiha in the dark was completely stunned, staring at Itachi's figure in a daze.

These are words that a six-year-old boy can say?!
This is the way a six-year-old boy thinks?!
The expression on Fugaku's face was extremely complicated. He did not think about why Itachi knew so many things. During the process of training Itachi, Fugaku provided all-round support. His study was open to Itachi almost around the clock, just to make it more convenient for him to learn ninjutsu and increase his knowledge.

The information about these things was also stored together, so it was not surprising that Itachi saw some of them occasionally.

"Itachi..."

Fugaku adjusted his emotions and said, "Some things are not as simple as they seem. Our position in the ninja world is very special. If it were the Konoha of the past, it would naturally not matter. We would be the most powerful and unrivaled in the world."

“But it’s different now.”

"Konoha now needs some allies to maintain everything. Even if this ally cannot bring us much tangible benefits, as long as it is an ally in name only, that is enough."

"But what if this ally harms our interests? Are we going to just keep swallowing our anger?!"

Itachi asked loudly to Fugaku. His excitement even made him open his Sharingan and stare at Fugaku.

"Father, I know Kirigakure is very strong, but is our Konoha weak?"

"We have the Hokage, the powerful jonin, and the elite Anbu. We also have you, father. You possess the Mangekyō Sharingan, just like our ancestors did."

"Even if our strength may have been greatly damaged by the successive wars, can't we just not invade others and just protect our own piece of land?!"

I really can't do it. Even with the Mangekyō Sharingan, I will be extremely powerless facing Kirigakure, Seireitei, and those freaks!

Fugaku murmured bitterly in his heart, but at this moment he knew that he could not say that, let alone show the slightest sign of cowardice.

Because he had already felt the gaze, not only from Itachi, but also from several Uchiha elites in the dark, as well as many Uchiha clan members who had been attracted by the loud conversation between him and Itachi.

A pair of eyes fell on Fugaku, bringing him tremendous pressure.

but.

This pressure may also be transformed into motivation!
Fugaku's mind was full of thoughts.

The super project cooperation among the three countries of Feng, Shui and Fire, although the name sounds good, the specific project is between the two countries of Feng and Shui, and the Fire Country just collects tolls. There are also various hidden dangers, and the profit share is low.

For all projects within the Fire Nation, the Fire Nation can only account for 50% of all profits, and the rest will be divided equally between the Feng Shui and Feng Shui countries.

All the profits generated by this project within the territories of the Wind Kingdom, the Water Kingdom, and other countries along the way have nothing to do with the Fire Kingdom.

If it weren't for the sudden attack by the leader of the Akatsuki organization of the Iron Country and the display of unparalleled and terrifying combat power by Mizunotsuki Yoru, they would have had to discuss this issue of interests for ten days or half a month.

The problem is that they don't have the time!

After the battle with the Iron Kingdom, the Nine-Tails crisis broke out. Konoha was busy on both ends and couldn't take care of both. How could it have the time and energy to discuss these things?
I can only sign it first.

Therefore, this cooperation does more harm than good to Konoha and the Land of Fire, and what Itachi said is absolutely correct.

"I see."

Fugaku took a deep breath and nodded heavily to his proudest son in front of him: "You are right, some things should be protected with our own hands."

"What Sarutobi Hiruzen and his people can do, I, Uchiha Fugaku, can do as well. What Sarutobi Hiruzen and his people can't do, I, Uchiha Fugaku, can do even better!"

"Rice fire! Iron fire!"

"Lord Patriarch!"

Inahiri and Tiehui instantly appeared behind Fugaku, looking at their clan leader with fiery eyes.

This is their patriarch, this is the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, this is the patriarch who inherited the will and eyes of their ancestor Uchiha Madara, and is destined to lead the Uchiha clan to true glory!
"Follow me to the Sarutobi clan's land!"

"Yes!"

The Uchiha heads shook as they looked at the departing figures of Fugaku, Tetsuka and the others, and burst into unparalleled cheers.

Outside the Uchiha clan's territory, the corners of Sarutobi Hiruzen's shadow clone's mouth slightly raised, and then the whole person turned into a wisp of white smoke and disappeared on the spot.

Fish, you're hooked!

……

"As for the specific engineering cooperation projects, there is nothing much to say. We will just follow the original proportion. For all the profits of the projects in the Land of Fire, Konoha will get 50%, and you and Sunagakure will get 50%."

The meal was over, and the drunken Sarutobi Hiruzen held Mangetsu's hand and said with a smile, "The mission of the envoys these days is to eat well and have fun in Konoha!"

"The Third-generation Master is so straightforward!"

Mangetsu gave Sarutobi Hiruzen a thumbs up and said, "Now I can talk to the Yondaime and get ready to start the project!"

"Hahahaha, something that benefits the country and the people should be done as soon as possible..."

"Benefiting the country and the people? Sarutobi Hiruzen, I think you are getting old and confused!"

Angry shouts suddenly rang out from outside the house, and Uchiha Fugaku rushed into Sarutobi’s camp like a god descending from the sky!

(End of this chapter)